Discover 2 beautifull unique beaches on the south coast of Crete on a journey through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge. Located in the southern part of Crete, the Palm beach of Preveli is a place people should definitely visit while in Crete. Its like an oasis, between the wild deserted mountains of SouthCrete. A unique landscape, consisting of a gorge, followed by river and surrounded by palm trees, ending at the Libyan Sea. You'll also get to explore the beach of Damnoni and the capital of the Region, Rethymnon!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Boat Trip to Preveli Palm Beach
✔ Liability insurance coverage by ALLIANZ
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Tour Guide
✔ Professional Driver
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Pela
2. Anastasia Star Beach Hotel & Spa
3. Hotel Kallia
4. Miramare Hotel
5. MariRena Hotel
6. El Greco Hotel
7. Kassavetis Center - Hotel Studios & Apartments
8. Castello City Hotel
9. Karteros Hotel
10. Hotel Irini
11. Hersonissos Maris Hotel
12. Metropole Urban Hotel
13. Sofia Hotel
14. Arina Beach Resort
15. Hotel Ilios
16. Sweet Memory Apartments
17. Saradari Apartments
18. Tsalos Beach
19. Aquila Atlantis Hotel
20. Legacy Gastro suites
Additional Info: We pick up travellers from specific points in the areas of Sisi, Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Agkisaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Hani, Karteros, Amoudara, Agia Pelagia and from two centrally located points in Heraklion town.
Itinerary
1
Heraklion
We will start collecting participants from pick-up points in the morning. Depending on the place of your hotel/apartment the bus drive to the first stop will differ.
Duration: 3 hours
2
1st stop: Damnioni Beach
Arrive by bus at the beach of Damnioni and embark the boat which will take you to the unique Palm Forest of Preveli.
Boat Trip: 30 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Preveli Beach
2nd stop: Preveli Palm Beach – 1 hours 30 minutes
Arrival at the famous beach of Preveli. Our participantswill have plenty of free time to enjoyswimming, explore a unique mix of sandy beach and green river flanked by palm forests and rocky surroundings.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Rethymnon
Boat Trip back to Damnioni: 30 minutes
Duration: 30 minutes
5
3rd stop: Damnioni Beach
Arrival at Damnioni, free time for 1 hour to enjoy lunch at a local tavern.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Bus Drive: 20minutes
After a 20 minutes bus drive we will arrive at the Gorge of Kourtaliotiko. Experience the wild natural landscapes and spend 10 minutes of free time in order to admire the view of the Cretan Nature and take some pictures!
Duration: 30 minutes
7
Rethymnon Old Town
The Bus Drive to Rethymnon will take 30minutes.
Then we visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno. Enjoy your free time to walk along the old port, its iconic small streets with local cafes, and its beautiful beach road for 1.5 hour.
Duration: 2 hours
8
Heraklion
Embarkation in the buses from Rethymnon and drive back to the hotels where we gathered participants in the morning.
Depending on traffic and on the pick-up places of each one, the time of journey back to the hotel will differ.
Bus Drive: 1 hour 30 minutes
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
